Kerry
KER-ee
BoyGirl
Average rank #3,654 across 2 of 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
English
From the name of the Irish county, called Ciarraí in Irish Gaelic, which means "Ciar's people".
Provincial English
A large apron.
Popularity
How popular is Kerry?
🏴 England & Wales
#4,844
in 2024
🇺🇸 USA
Boy
#2,464
in 2025
Girl
#5,642
in 2025
Not in top rankings for: 🏴 Scotland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇳🇿 New Zealand
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